Welder (1st Shift)

Valmont Industries, Inc. • McCook, NE

1d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Why Valmont
We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
Starting pay: $22.65/hour
Full time hours, Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (+ Overtime as needed)
A Brief Summary of This Position
The incumbent is responsible for welding metal components together to fabricate or repair products according to layouts, blueprints, or work orders using a variety of arc and gas welding equipment. The incumbent will be a highly motivated individual and be part of the Valmont Irrigation team.

Requirements

• One month of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
• The ability to accurately read a measuring tape
• The ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions
• The ability to communicate and interact with coworkers in a positive manner
• The ability to work in a high volume, fast paced environment
• The ability to pass on onsite welding assessment
• The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One year of previous experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• American Welding Society (AWS) welding certification from a recognized school
• Six months of previous hands-on welding experience in a professional environment
• The ability to read and interpret blue prints correctly without assistance
• High awareness for safety at all times
• The ability to identify and communicate maintenance or product problems to departmental supervision
• Passion and integrity and the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Fuse or weld metal components together by means of arc welding
• Perform welding operations requiring a limited amount of planning or work from blueprints or other written specifications and determining operation sequence
• Utilize all safety devices and wear all mandatory personal protective safety equipment
• Adjust welding equipment to its prescribed settings
• Maintain and operate production tooling and fixtures as well all welding equipment in a safe and secure manner
• Read and complete labor reporting system, standard shop forms, and blueprints
• Performs minor welding machine maintenance (i.e. tips, liners, gas cups)
• Uses labor reporting system, routing shop forms, and fills out move tags

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees